ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRe-approval of k1
QUOTE (kosuke85 @ Jun 23 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, it's been a while since I visited here, but I wanted to come back and share my experiences to date and maybe get some advice, too. Here's my situation:

In November of 2007 I submitted my k1 petition for my fiancee in Vietnam. I got the approval from the service center in Vermont back in February 2008. Not too long after that, my fiancee got notification from the consulate in Ho Chi Minh city and setup a date for an interview. When she went to the interview, in her words, they were very abrasive in the questioning, and in the end they denied the petition. Upon hearing news of this I flew back to Vietnam 4 days later in an effort to get an audience with the visa chief and try to change his mind. When I got there I stayed in Ho Chi Minh visiting the consulate for 3 days straight trying to get an appointment(I could get inside but they were utterly unhelpful) and just got run in circles until finally on the third day I managed to talk to an American woman (all the people I talked to up till then were Vietnamese working in the consulate and they were very strict in following their jobs, which is admirable but not helpful for me) who was apparently an interviewer and she passed my phone number and request along to the visa chief. In less than two hours after I left I got a call from the chief's secretary to come in the next day to see him. I came back and stated my case and disputed the reasons they had used to deny the case, but to no avail, he said the decision remained the same and that he was sending the petition back to the US for review. So me and my fiancee felt utterly hopeless and wondering what else we could do. I stayed for 2 weeks total before I had to return to the US. We have been keeping regular contact and I've consulted several attorneys to see what we can do. Just a week ago I received two letters in the mail from the Vermont service center saying they had "re-affirmed our previous decision" on the case that the consulate had returned with a recommendation for denial. It said some more but wasn't clear about what happens next. So I called my attorney and he told me that it was pretty rare for them to confirm a previous approval after a consular denial that they usually stick together in the decision making. He said that the consulate returns 99% of all fiancee cases and that the USCIS is getting tired of it, that they are overstepping their responsibilities in the process by trying to re-adjudicate the cases. I asked him what would happen at this point and he said that either they will just issue my fiancee the visa and cut their losses or try to send it back again. Hopefully it's the first of the two events.

I got a number for an American lawyer living in Vietnam and he referred me to a place that studies cases and coaches you for the interview in the consulate. We're currently waiting on word from the consulate before we go ahead with that.

Any advice on what we can do now to increase our chances of passing? Comments appreciated, too.


Marry her and reapply.

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-06-23 15:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Question 3: Widow or Single
QUOTE (Erroneous @ Jul 20 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I be putting my fiance as a Widow or Single in her Marital status?

Her husband died and she is a widow, but I mistakenly put Single and mailed it off. I would not think it would matter, but then again I do not work for the U.S. Embassy. smile.gif Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.


she is a widow and would be a good idea to submit her husband deceased certificate.

Widow (married one time) and single (never been married)

QUOTE (YMR @ Jul 20 2009, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Erroneous @ Jul 20 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I be putting my fiance as a Widow or Single in her Marital status?

Her husband died and she is a widow, but I mistakenly put Single and mailed it off. I would not think it would matter, but then again I do not work for the U.S. Embassy. smile.gif Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.


she is a widow and would be a good idea to submit her husband deceased certificate.

Widow (married one time) and single (never been married)


Better to give information that is not going to hurt rather than they think you are hidding something. Just my opinion.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-07-20 08:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncan children attend the interview??
QUOTE (STEPHANI Y ANGELO @ Aug 16 2009, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my husband and i have a 2 year old daughter and i was wondering if she can/should attend the interview with us.



In the package they ask do not bring kids to the interview. Your daughter is going to pass a long time there and the bench are not that comfortable. Your daughter will be better at home. Trust me.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-17 07:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan the K1 Visa Date Be Extended?
QUOTE (customx @ Aug 18 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called the embassy today, and they said it was possible, but I didn't feel very secure in their answer. Someone at the embassy said that I have to let the visa expire, and then submit a new health check, pay the visa fee again, and bring in the envelope which contains all of the documents we completed in order to get the K1 visa. I'm going to call again tomorrow just to make sure. The last thing I want to have happen is to let the visa expire and then have the embassy tell me that I can't get a new K1 visa without going through the whole process all over again.


Yes, you better double check because I asked here in Dominican Republic and they told me. It is not allowed. Write down the name of the person you talk to over the phone.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-18 09:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan the K1 Visa Date Be Extended?
QUOTE (customx @ Aug 18 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance and I both live in Korea. She received her K1 visa in May, which means she must arrive in the US no later than the first week of November. I planned to go with her and help her move in with her friend, but I only have one week of vacation. I have a work contract here in Korea which means I can't move back to the US until January. Instead of trying to rush everything (ie apply for her green card and SSN)during my one week of vacation in November, I'd like to extend the K1 expiration date until January so that we can go together and take our time. Does anyone know if it's possible to extend the date? I heard that she might have to get a new medical exam and pay the visa fee again. Anyone know how accurate that is? Thanks~


Not it is not possible, all what you can do is to enter with her to US, to get marry, apply for AOS and you go back to Korea and she stay in US, because she can't go back with you.

Visa has to be used before the expiration date. Use or loose it.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-18 08:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDenied Visa

Mourad - you should start your own thread to get advice for your situation. You might try in the MENA forum.


To the OP -- my now husband and I went through the DR on a K-1. It is a tough consulate.

If you are ready to get married, I suggest you plan a trip and get married. If you prefer to marry in the US (I did for my family) or if don't have time for a trip soon, I'd file another K-1. Make sure you explain in your cover letter that you are refiling.

Before the interview, make sure you practice your answers to questions. Start on the phone and again the day before the interview. Bring all the possible ones you can get your hands on. Do not be embarrassed about questions about your sex life. We were interviewed separately by two different men and answered all but one question right. It is an important part of them determining the validity of your relationship.


I expect you know about dominicanstotheusa dot com - started by Tim and full of info. They may not be supportive of your denial, but they have question examples.

Good Luck!!


Question samples are covered here too, just look at thru the Guides.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2010-01-04 09:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDenied Visa

Our interview was in march of 2008. I couldnt make initial interview because of work. So they gave us an open interview. Therefore I made arrangements that didnt affect my job and I flew to Dominican Republic and went to interview.

Our relationship was real and sincere. Well we disagreed on some questions, which was more because we were so nervous. Anyway so visa was denied, it was devasting. We have continued our relationship and now it has been almost 2 years since interview. we really want to be together but we are unsure as to what step to take next in our case.

A second denial will be unbearable. What can we do?

Please help!!! :blush:


I would recommend you to get marry and to apply for a CR-1 visa and document better your relatioship. Maybe you failed for the question they did to both of you, but the Consulate goes thru interviews when they are not sure about the documentation.

Good luck!!!

Sorry if I'm misunderstanding, but how did you both have an interview? My understanding is that in the K1, only the beneficiary interviews, in his/her home country.


I almost sure she came to DR to attend to the interview with her SO. Here is required that both are present in the interview.

Our interview was in march of 2008. I couldnt make initial interview because of work. So they gave us an open interview. Therefore I made arrangements that didnt affect my job and I flew to Dominican Republic and went to interview.

Our relationship was real and sincere. Well we disagreed on some questions, which was more because we were so nervous. Anyway so visa was denied, it was devasting. We have continued our relationship and now it has been almost 2 years since interview. we really want to be together but we are unsure as to what step to take next in our case.

A second denial will be unbearable. What can we do?

Please help!!! :blush:


if you need talk and put your docs together and need help PM, I was approved for a K1, didn´t use it now we are going thru a CR1.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2010-01-03 14:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNAO2 : I-797 approval notice has expired ? re-validate ?
QUOTE (Anya n Charles @ Jul 2 2009, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee just had an awful experience at the US Embassy in Tashkent, but I guess this is for another topic.

Our concern right now is :
Summary :
Anya had Interview on 05 May 2007
recieved 221g for a Turkish Police Certificate
finally afer waiting 8 weeks Anya traveled to Ankra, Turkey to get the Cert in person ( this is also another topic issue)
delivered Turkish Police Cert Tues 30 June
pick-up Passport / VISA 02 July

BUT our NAO2 expired on 25 June 2009

When I was in Tashkent back in May 09 I asked the US Embassy " in person " at American Services and they informed me that they would re-validate stamp the I-797 when Anya brought the Turkish Police Cert and / also later on we ( Anya ) e-mailed them the same question and they informed her the same VIA e-mail

When she Picked-up her Passport Today with the VISA she brought the ORIGINAL NAO2 with her for the Embassy to re-validate stamp and she was told (by a local not an American Consul) " that she is a trouble maker " and that " the re-validated NAO2 was in the "Do Not Open Document PACKET " " Anya tried showing the " assistant " the Origian NAO2 and the e-mail from the Embassy saying they would re-validate it at this time but again this " assistan " told her " she has made her own problems and that the this Assistance and Consul told ME and Her the re-validated NAO2 would be in the PACKET and that she could thro away the ORIGINAL NAO2 "

this is not what we were told.... !!!!

Can anyone shed some light on this Issue... I am concerned because I think we need this for the AOS filing to come ...

Do we need to have the Local Embassy RE-Validate the NAO2 for the AOS and other filing later on ?

helpsmilie.gif

Can Anyone advise if this is how the Embassies address this situation.

Thanks,

Charles


The CO has the power the revalidate the NO2 for 4 additional months, but don't worry about that if she has the visa printed in the passport. NO2 is a paper, that she doesn't need for travelling. What is really important is the visa printed in the passport and the I-94 she is going to receive when she travels to your country. good.gif

Edited by YMR, 02 July 2009 - 08:53 AM.

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-07-02 08:53:00
US Citizenship General Discussionseptember & October FILERS?
QUOTE (mayumi_anthony @ Jan 26 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
finally uscis has updated the processing time just now.their priority date is JULY 19,2007.
I would like to ask Who has already been received their NOA2 who filed their k1 visa for the month of
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER?



Finally they updated it, there are a lot of september and october filers that have been approved. Mainly filled at Vermont Service Center. The information is posted here.

QUOTE (YMR @ Jan 26 2008, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mayumi_anthony @ Jan 26 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
finally uscis has updated the processing time just now.their priority date is JULY 19,2007.
I would like to ask Who has already been received their NOA2 who filed their k1 visa for the month of
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER?



Finally they updated it, there are a lot of september and october filers that have been approved. Mainly filled at Vermont Service Center. The information is posted here.



http://www.visajourn...h...0&start=600
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-01-26 11:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow did you study the 100 questions?
QUOTE (mooninlove @ Nov 30 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have the flash cards my hubby borrowed from his friend which i study when i'm sitting in the throne lol whistling.gif + i browse the new test just in case they won't give me the option to choose and the old one when i'm bored..



which i study when i'm sitting in the throne lol whistling.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-11-30 15:26:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy husband is no longer married to an alien
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Aug 26 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I just got back from my oath ceremony this afternoon in Atlanta and I am officially a US citizen.

We were told to arrive at 1 pm and when we got there at 12:45, the line was already down the sidewalk and around the corner! We made our way in, through security, then upstairs to the Ceremony waiting room. My husband who was with me wasn't allowed into that waiting room and he along with all family members of other applicants were directed to a waiting room on the 3rd floor. We were 'assigned' the next seat available in the rows and as the rows filled up, USCIS Immigration Officers started going down each row asking for the oath letters, reviewing all of the questions on the back one by one, verifying names and addresses, then checking them off. For those who had travelled since their interview, they made notations of the dates out of the country on the forms. Just down from me was a little girl about 3 years old with her mother. The IO knelt down in front of her and smiled at her and said 'do you want to answer my questions too?'. The little girl nodded her head up and down vigorously, smiling really wide. So the IO asked, 'so, did you get married since you were last here?' and the little girl nodded her head up and down again. everyone laughed and the IO smiled and said "So, you are married now?' and the little girl smiled back and nodded. Anyway, it was really cute.

We waited for quite some time as the room filled to capacity. At about 2 oclock they started moving people into the ceremony room one row at a time. When it was our turn I found out they were having every individual check over their citizenship certificate for accuracy and then turning in their green cards. We each received a number and if we needed to leave the room (ie go to the restroom, etc. ) the number let us back in. Finally, the room was full so they then let all of the family members who had been waiting upstairs into the room. There were almost no seats left so everyone stood around the outside of the room. It was packed. On each seat was a package that contained a small flag, the oath, information about what to do next (re passport, SSN, etc.), a small booklet containing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and a really nice book containing excerpts of famous American speeches, documents and information about American symbols.

The Head of the Atlanta USCIS office then welcomed us, said a few words about the importance of immigration. She said that there were 190 people from 70 countries receiving their citizenship today, then alphabetically called out each country and asked its citizens to stand. There were 2 other Canadians along with me. While standing we then recited the oath and pledged allegiance to the flag. After the Oath we then watched a video on the Faces of America, a welcome video from President Obama, and a video entitled "Proud to be an American'.

Family members were then asked to leave again, and the rest of us filed out row by row, receiving our citizenship certificates as we left. We were advised that if they needed any corrections try to do those today but that our files would remain at the Atlanta office for 30 days so corrections could still be made then. The Director also said to make a good copy of the certificate even though it says on it not to copy it - she said we were authorized to make a copy to keep safe so we would be able to send off the original for the passport and such.

She also gave information about children under 18 who would receive derivative citizenship through their parents - and I found this information very useful and wanted to share it here. For such children, the parents need to file an N600 form with the necessary documents and fee. For children 13 years and under, their certificates would be mailed to them. For children 14 to 17, they would need to appear in person at the USCIS office to actually take the oath.

So that was it. They said to allow 3 hours and that was about right what with all of the waiting and such.

So, tomorrow I'm off to SSA and the Post Office to apply for my passport - after I make a copy of my certificate. Now we're going to go out to dinner and celebrate!


congratulations, very happy for you. good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-27 07:36:00
Canadaapproved!!!
QUOTE (sheree @ Feb 5 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys,

I had interview on Feb 01 and was approved..I will post my review later..just cant wait to tell you the good news,,and thank you VJ for helping along the way.



Congratulations good.gif good.gif good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-05 21:01:00
CanadaMarch comes in like a lion....
Jesus, WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! unsure.gif wacko.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-09 18:41:00
CanadaHoneymoon suggestions
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 5 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey gang!!!!
I hope you are all are enjoying a quiet Tuesday (well it's quiet by me anyway)
I'm wondering if people have some suggestions on where Nick and I should take our honeymoon? luv.gif
Of course, it has to be inside the U.S.
What do you think?
If you have pictures of a place you've stayed, a review or suggestion, I would appreciate it!!!!

Thanks guys!!!!
~Laura smile.gif


At first reading I thought about you both coming to Dominican Republic but I recall now that you can´t travel out of US. When you get your docs put it on your travel list. Maybe for celebrating a weeding year later on. whistling.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-05 21:20:00
CanadaUh Dudes
Check on that

Edited by YMR, 27 June 2008 - 07:14 PM.

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-06-27 19:13:00
CanadaPOE crossing
Have a safe trip. I am sure you are very, very. very happy!!!! star_smile.gif good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-12 18:36:00
CanadaWell...
I'm wishing you the best. good.gif star_smile.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-17 09:59:00
CanadaWe made it home!!
Hi,


I really enjoyed reading your post. I am very happy for you.

Enjoy the time girl and yes it is for real now. good.gif

star_smile.gif Take care,
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-07-20 19:33:00
CanadaBoard Names VS Real Names
QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 22 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Mandy!

Well my name is Maureen - but I prefer trailmix laughing.gif (here - I don't have people call me trailmix generally laughing.gif)


Yanilda is my real name. whistling.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-09-22 10:41:00
CanadaAOS - Which Birth Certificate?
QUOTE (metinil @ Oct 15 2008, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm applying for AOS and I'm not sure which birth certificate to copy and send. I was born in B.C. and have two birth certificates - like these:

http://www.vs.gov.bc...ificate_lg.html
http://www.vs.gov.bc...ificate_sm.html

Anyone gone through this and knows which one to use!?



long forms
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-10-15 18:24:00
CanadaThank-you
QUOTE (wowswift @ Oct 15 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed. I spend too much time reading almost everything lol



Me too I keep reading here kicking.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-10-15 20:00:00
CanadaGot a job
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 10 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Reba @ Feb 10 2009, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, awesome good news! Do you get employee discount? smile.gif


20%!!! Holla Back!!! LOL

Thanks guys!!!


Congrats on your new job! good.gif good.gif good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-02-24 10:39:00
CanadaMedical?
QUOTE (amylou @ Apr 24 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

I just joined, and I am having trouble clarifying something. Do I have to get my medical finished before mailing back my p3 package?

Thank you!

Amy


No you don't. Medical has to be done for having the results for the interview not for mailing back the package.

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-24 09:19:00
CanadaWorst Excuse you have EVER given for not being able to go to work...
QUOTE (thetreble @ Jul 1 2009, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope! No death in the family. I'm not telling you! laughing.gif

Trail-Usually I would do it like that, which is the appropriate way. But a month ago, before I knew I had to take a day off for NEXUS, my boss had already requested tomorrow off. There was NO way the vice president was letting me take the day off just because I needed it. He would have asked me to wait. I was desperate!!!


Rule here is first come, first served. We use a calendar vacation where you have to write the days that you would like off in advance, except for emergencies like family sickness (fever, flu) stuffs that you can't handle.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-07-01 07:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCRIS emailed today
kicking.gif Congratulations
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-28 11:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Interview
QUOTE (Andersen @ Nov 24 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well after sending more evidence two weeks ago for a RFE that I received, now they sent me a notice for an interview. In the letter it says to bring my expired GC, 2 2x2 photos, my passport, a photocopy of the RFE notice and the originals for what I submitted in the RFE.

My question is, if anyone knows, will the agent interviewing me have the package that I sent for the RFE? what I mean is does Vermont mails that package to my local office in NY?It was a very big package. I ask this because they want me to bring the originals and I don't know if it's to compare with the copies that I sent or if they're going to keep the originals which I don't think they should, I don't think they should keep my originals documents from my life insurance policy for example.

Please help.


The agent interviewing has the right to ask for the originals of the documents that you submitted in your packet. Sometimes they keep it, sometimes not. Good Luck good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-11-24 11:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni must be dumb...
QUOTE (Luis&Laura @ Mar 23 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually used this type of ACCO clip. It was just my option even if they do say they like two hole punching.




I used this for the interview, in order to have the docs in order.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-23 12:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs Good Friday a Govn't holiday?
QUOTE (JERIII @ Apr 10 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (childress_london @ Apr 10 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not sure, but I believe the embassies follow the local holidays. Anyone know for sure?



Embassies generally close for both major local holidays and American holidays.



US gov office are close here in Dominica Republic, employees takes off American and Local holidays, and today it is a Local holiday.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-10 20:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDo I need a Lawyer for filing I-751 (PLZ HELP)
QUOTE (Nashy @ Apr 24 2009, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mozplay @ Apr 24 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why not gather the info yourself and post what you have done here (making sure to look at the completed forms for examples if you have never filled out your forms before) and then depending on the feedback you get ... then make your decision. Take one day to read through the guides and about the first three pages of this particular forum..... I think you'll be fine.

I am in the process of doing this step myself ... plus I did the K1 myself ... with the support of everyone here. Our case was bona fide and straightforward and we needed a co-sponsor. However --- if you want to spend the moolah, then I'll tell ya what. I'll only charge you half and I'd be happy to fill out that form for ya and look over your evidence. Hell... I'll even write your cover letter!!! There's a sample of that here too, by the way.


All that being said... be prepared for a year's wait or more ESPECIALLY if you are filing through VSC. Your wife will stress that entire time. Will the $2K prevent her from giving herself ulcers worrying about it?

Mo


Thanks Guys.... You guys gave me some great advise. I am not giving the lawyer even a penny now. I have to slog my butt off to make that money and he will make it in 15 mins by preying on our uncertainties.


I printed the guides and the examples forms. I feel comfortable reading in the paper rather than in the computer and filled out my application and helped my SO to do it. I am going to continue doing all the process by myself. No way to pay all that money to a lawyer for a work that I can do by myself.

Just read everything and you will be fine. Encourage to your wife to read the docs too. good.gif

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-24 09:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC to CSC transferral and approved at local USCIS office????
QUOTE (Milka @ Apr 30 2009, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody,

Did something like this happen to anybody of you?

I applied for "Removal of Conditions" in 09/2008 at VSC and in March 09 our case got transferred to CSC. Yesterday I received a letter in the mail from my local USCIS office in an envelope from Vermont Service Center. It is a I-797C Notice of Action.

Congratulation! Your request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved. You are deemed to be a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States as of the date of your original admission or adjustment of status. You should receive your new Permanent Resident Card, within 60 days......

It seems like I am approved or do you guys think different???????????????

Thanks,

Ilka


Congratulations, good.gif you were approved without to be called for an interview kicking.gif

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-30 08:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRecommendation on Divorce and I-751 Filing
QUOTE (nidart @ May 4 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I realize this is kind of hard to explain and I will do the best that I can but hopefully someone can assist me with some direction on this.

My girlfriend is married to an american citizen. She has been married for 3 years and 2 months. She is by no means in love with this guy any longer as he does nothing for her. In January of 2009 she filed for her I-751 to remove conditions. It is my understanding that the Vermont service center is taking up to a year to process. We are under the understanding that once the I-751 conditions are removed then she will be able to divorce him and not have to worry about him removing her sponsorship and her possibly being deported.

She did marry him with the intention of making things work, but this guy wants a slave...not a wife. He is not physically abusive, but he is mentally abusive and this is something I cannot prove.

This is the current situation that I am aware of.

In January she filed her I-751
In February she received and went on her Biometrics appointment.

Now the waiting game begins. I am not sure what kind of timeline we are waiting on, but what are the recommendations out there. I fully understand that waiting for the 10 year green card is the best thing, but this is so very hard and I am wondering if there is anything that can be done without worry about her getting deported. As soon as she does divorce this guy she and I will be married....that is our eventual goal....but for now, we have to keep things quiet. By the way, I am an american citizen and if I could make this happen, I would do it, but not quite sure what can be done.

Thank You

Nidart


A lawyer won't be able to do anything for you, except for helping her with the removal of condition in her own, for doing this she needs to prove it.




R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-05-05 07:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlanning to divorce
QUOTE (mystical rose @ May 14 2009, 04:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi, i am asking help for those people who gone to the same problem i have now.. is i am planning to divorce my husband bcoz of a very complicated situation we're having now, myt problem is i don't have any proof to show to the immigration that i was in good faith to marry my husband than my self honesty.. we got maried last feb 2008, we don't have any bills named together, even property etc except for the credit union account that i opened but i am the only person who is depositing money on it. we filed the income tax returned separately becoz that's what he wants to. i don't really have a proof to show up.. pls help.. thank u.


black rose


While you both were dating, didn't you emailed each other? Don't you have pictures together with the familiess? Don't you have holiday cards addressed to both? Don't you have the house lease in the name of both? Phone bills? If not, then you are going to have a hard time with the inmigration people. What about the first package that you both assembled for preparing the K1?

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-05-14 06:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDivorced I-751 Approved
QUOTE (zozo @ Jun 2 2009, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
March-24-08 I751

jun-1-09 interview Approved


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R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-06-02 11:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCouple more questions before I file!
QUOTE (Merlion@ @ Jul 2 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can someone clarify for me if I need to include 2 passport pictures or not?

I do not think so based on what I read on instructions, but I am double checking..just in case.
Thanks a lot!

Will it be okay if I send pictures and write description on the back of each picture?

If i include cover letter, who signs the cover letter- my husband, myself, or both?

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Yes, you have to attach 2 passport pictures or you both will get a RFE as happened to us.

You can write your name in the back of the picture with black ink.

You have to prepare 2 letters, one for you to sign and one for your SO
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-07-02 15:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 Approval Letter Received
QUOTE (ana751 @ Jun 22 2009, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
I received the "Congratulations! Welcome to America! Approval Letter" on friday. The letter says I will receive my gc within 60 days. It has been 16 months of waiting. I checked my status online but nothing has changed. Has anyone have this happen to them. Has anyone receive a letter approval before the online case status change? Anyway, I cried when I got the news. I am so happy. Most of you that read my other postings know that I have gone through alot. I thank you all for your advise and support. If anyone needs help with a seperation case before divorce let me know. I can't tell you what to do but I can share my experience with you. Thank you all.


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R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-06-24 10:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCall from Immigration officer
QUOTE (lucy1 @ Aug 12 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys. I just received another call. And this time she had more questions. Where we lived, what time I wake up, where my husband and I work etc. What do you think?


Well maybe it is a supervisor trying to determine something.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-12 11:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCall from Immigration officer
QUOTE (jcrom @ Aug 11 2009, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Guys. I hope my insight help out a little bit. I am going to give everybody some advices or warnings that maybe not too much people know about. Guys, first mistake and I want to clear this up for everybody. NEVER, BUT NEVER, YOU HAVE TO GIVE IMMIGRATION MORE THAN 1 PHONE, YOU HAVE JUST TO GIVE THEM YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER, IN CASE OF ANY CALL, YOU CAN HANDLE MUCH BETTER THE SITUATION.

They can figure out if you have more than 1 phone number, so I don't see why you have to hide your phone numbers. Also the forms ask for home phone, cel phones and business phones.

It is the same situation when you go to your husband or wife to any appointment in an immgration office, ok, I know you have to give them probes of the relationship and the whole of the bunch of the universe of what they ask for; HOWEVER, NEVER AND EVER, DO NOT GIVE IMMiGRATION TOO MUCH PHOTOS AND TOO MUCH DOCUMENTS; WITH GOOD QUALITY AND CONVINCING DOCUMENTS IS ENOUGH. REMMEMBER THAT THE COUPLE HAVE TO STUDY AND ANALIZE EVERYTHING WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO SHOW TO THE OFFICER IN THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE, OR ELSE, YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN A BIG PROBLEM. THERE IS A POPULAR SAYING : "YOU CANNOT GIVE AWAY TO YOUR ENEMY THE KNIFE THAT THEY ARE GOING TO USE TO KILL YOU". Therefore, the message is clear, it is fine to give some good convincing probes, but DO NOT GIVE TOO MUCH PROBES NEITHER TOO MUCH PHOTOS. The immigration officer can take out or pull out any any of the information that is on the phtos; from the failure to try to reject your case as soon as possible. ANOTHER IMPORTANT THING, DO NOT SPEAK MUCH MORE THAN THE NORMAL QUESTION ASKED. WHAT IS EXACTLY THIS IDEA? It means that when the officer asks something clear, PLEASE RESPOND AS MUCH AS CLEAR, BREVE AND CONCISE AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT RESPONSE NOTHING THAT IT IS REALLY MIGHT BE NOT CLEAR OR MAYBE A MISTAKE, EVERYTHING THAT ANY OF THE PERSON SAY IN THE INTERVIEW OF EXTRA DETAILS, IT WOULD BE USED AGAINST YOU!.

Yes, I agree on this, just be concise and clear, do not give more what they need for when answering. In reference to proofs is better to give as much as you can.
Now, concerning to the ISSUE OF THE VISITING sometimes from Immigration, I am not really convinced that idea would be too accurate; ok, let's say, that maybe immigration presents to your door one day, let's put an example. You are the person who lives in the house, this statement has to be clear for everybody: DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO ANY STRANGER OR MISSIONARY, OR RELIGIOUS WORKER, OR BILL AGENT, OR REAL STATE WHOEVER OR SALES PERSON FROM DOOR TO DOOR. BESIDES THAT IDEA NOBODY IS FORCED TO OPEN THE DOOR TO AN IMMIGRATION OFFICER, BECAUSE YOUR ARE THE TENANT, OCCUPANTS OR OWNER OF THE HOUSE; GUYS, YOU DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO NOBODY THAT YOU DO NOT WANT, AND THAT'S IT. YOU ARE NOT FORCED TO OPEN THE DOOR TO NOBODY THAT YOU DON'T WANT. THE LEVEL OF INOCENCY OR NAIVENESS OF THE PERSON MAY CAN HARM OR HINDER YOUR CASE OF IMMIGRATION, SO IT IS BETTER ALWAYS TO GET THIS WARNINGS AND DETAILS. Now, there is another issue, that in case of any appointment of immigration, DO NOT LEAVE ANYBODY, NEITHER CHILD OR FRIEND, OR ABSOLUTE NOBODY IN THE PLACE THAT YOU LIVE.

They never show up in the house alone, there is always a team that go for visits in case they need back up the information they saw and yes they have the right to do that.

This is the explanation of this WARNING, there are couple who sometimes leave any person or child in the house; this scenario has happenned before and what is really is that meanwhile you are interviewing guys, another officer of immigration performs a little or much better A BIG WORK OF SPIONAGE and it is going to call to your place exactly the same time that you are in the immigration office with your questioner officer. Therefore, the other officer can make up and he can state that he or she is an agent of insurance or any kind of promotions, and it is when the people may screw up everything; from this information, USCIS through the other immigration officer can figure out and exact know that maybe if you are or you are not living right now with your husband, if you are actually really married with the person; any person or child who is in the house at that exact time where the couple is in the dreadful immigration interview might commit any mistake and give out information to immigration that you may not that they want and your case is going to be DENIED. HENCE, THE CONVINIENCE OF KEEPING ONLY JUST A NUMBER, THE CELL PHONE NUMBER OF THE BENEFICIARY OR THE CELL PHONE NUMBER OF THE PETITIONER, ANY KIND OF LEAKING OUT OF THE INFORMATION OR MAYBE A MISTAKE OR MISUNDERSTANDING, IT MIGHT BE USED AGAINST YOU AND UNFORTUNATELY, YOU ARE WELCOME BACK TO YOUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING TO GET A DEPORTATION. THAT IS TO BE VERY WISE, PRUDENT AND SHARP WITH EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE, I hope everybody have got understood all these nice ideas, thanks and bye,


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R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-12 06:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCall from Immigration officer
QUOTE (lucy1 @ Aug 11 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What do you think. It make me nervous. Do you think, that I should expect home visit or interview? Thank you so much.


If everything is for real, I don't see why you have to be nervous.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-11 13:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCall from Immigration officer
QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 11 2009, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How did she identify herself? As in, how do you know it was for real? I have heard of home visits, but not of phone calls. Weird.


They do that too, I went for my K-1 interview, 2 days later the CO called by herself to my office to confirm that I worked where I said and inquiried to my supervisor if he knew about my SO and me moving and so on. He knew about my moving but didn't met in person my SO, so he told her what he knew at that moment.

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R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-11 13:47:00
PhilippinesHELP!! NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ASAP PLLLLSSS.
QUOTE (kits_24_faith @ Feb 10 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On February 12, we will be departing to the US. What should we expect once we get to our POE in Detroit and what documents will they ask for?

Also, her parents and her brother will apply for a tourist visa after we leave and we know that they have a pretty good chance of getting it since their only reason to go is to witness their ONLY daughter's wedding. Besides the wedding invitation and a copy of Faith's visa, what else should we provide them for their interview? Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kits & Faith


They have to provide a lot of documentations and proves that they are coming back and are not going to stay with your fiance there in US. A good way for them to prove they are coming back is showing the following at the interview.

Bank letter with the a good amount of money in it. Better if it is an old account, not a new one because they are going to know it was open with the purpose of going to the Consulate.

Land or house titles if they have some property in their country

Car titles if they have

Employment Letter

Birth Certificate showing that they are the parents of her

Her documents that you mentioned.

The fact that she is going to get married doesn´t mean an approval for getting a visa.

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R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-10 19:25:00